Caretaker – Lisburn 🧹

Prime Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for 2 temporary Caretakers to support Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.

This Caretaker role is based at 50 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP, working within the Community Facilities & Resources Team. The role will involve general caretaking, cleaning, room setup, basic maintenance, customer support and ensuring the premises are safe, clean and ready for use.

Please note: this is to cover ad hoc shifts for staff absences. Hours may vary and shifts will be offered as required to meet operational needs.

Job details 📍

Job title: Caretaker
Location: 50 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP
Hours: Up to 18.5 hours per week, ad hoc cover
Pay rate: £13.69 per hour PAYE
Positions available: 2

The role 🛠️

As a Caretaker, you will help ensure the building is clean, safe, secure and ready for use by Council staff, community groups, organisations and members of the public.

The Caretaker will be responsible for setting up rooms, carrying out cleaning duties, completing basic maintenance tasks, supporting users of the building and ensuring the terms and conditions of hire are followed.

Main duties ✅

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out general caretaking duties within the centre
• Setting up and taking down equipment for user groups
• Preparing rooms for Council staff, groups and organisations
• Assisting with refreshments and snacks when required
• Carrying out cleaning duties including sweeping, vacuuming, washing and polishing
• Cleaning toilets, kitchens and other communal areas
• Emptying bins and ensuring rooms are left clean and tidy
• Securing the building, switching off lights and checking rooms before leaving
• Acting as a key holder and responding to emergencies when required
• Monitoring the car park and keeping outside areas clean and safe
• Removing leaves, debris and obstructions around the premises
• Salting and clearing snow during poor weather
• Reporting defects, damage or breakages in line with procedures
• Carrying out checks linked to community minibuses
• Completing routine checks on fire extinguishers, lights, hand dryers and other equipment
• Keeping basic log records
• Dealing with public enquiries outside office hours
• Taking and receipting payments for room hire when required
• Providing occasional reception cover

What we are looking for 👷

We are looking for reliable, practical and flexible candidates who are comfortable working in a community facility environment.

The successful Caretaker should be able to work on their own initiative, follow instructions, provide good customer service and maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and security.

Essential requirements 🌟

Applicants should have:

• Previous caretaking, cleaning, facilities, maintenance or similar experience
• Ability to carry out physical duties including lifting, setting up rooms and cleaning
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work flexibly across ad hoc shifts
• Awareness of health and safety procedures
• Ability to keep basic records and report issues
• Reliability and good timekeeping
• A professional and helpful approach when dealing with the public

Apply today 📩

To apply for this Caretaker role in Lisburn, please send your CV to Prime Recruitment Services today.

Prime Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer and Northern Ireland’s first recruitment agency accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

Gardener  – Greenbank, Newry 🌿

Prime Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for 7 Gardener  workers to support Newry, Mourne and Down District Council during a busy seasonal period.

This is a temporary Gardener 2 role based from Greenbank Offices, Newry, with work taking place across the wider Newry, Mourne and Down district. This is a great opportunity for candidates with grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping or outdoor labouring experience.

Job details 📍

Job title: Gardener 
Location: Greenbank Offices, Newry, BT34 2SL
Hours: 36 hours per week
Pay rate: £14.52 per hour
Positions available: 7
Employment type: Temporary

The role 🌱

As a Gardener 2, you will work as part of a grounds maintenance team, helping to maintain parks, gardens, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces across the Council district.

The Gardener 2 role will involve outdoor work in all weather conditions and will suit someone who is practical, reliable and comfortable using grounds maintenance tools and machinery.

Main duties 🛠️

You will be responsible for:

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, sweeping, hoeing, raking and edging
• Removing litter and rubbish from public areas
• Carrying out general grounds maintenance and outdoor labouring duties
• Helping maintain parks, gardens, open spaces and playing fields
• Setting out and marking sports areas
• Assisting with planting, pruning, seeding, turfing and fertilising
• Operating grounds maintenance machinery and hand tools safely
• Cleaning changing rooms, toilets and other Council facilities where required
• Assisting with the loading, unloading and transport of equipment
• Carrying out basic vehicle checks where driving duties are required
• Dealing with members of the public in a polite and professional manner
• Completing basic paperwork and operational records
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

Essential criteria ✅

Applicants must have either:

• NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture and at least 12 months’ relevant experience using commercial grounds maintenance machinery
  or
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience using commercial grounds maintenance machinery

Relevant machinery may include:

• Strimmers
• Walk-behind mowers
• Ride-on mowers
• Leaf blowers
• Hedge cutters
• Grounds maintenance hand tools

Applicants must also have:

• A current category B driving licence
• Access to transport to meet the requirements of the post
• Awareness of health and safety, manual handling, COSHH and working around machinery
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around members of the public and traffic safely
• Willingness to complete a Basic AccessNI check

Desirable criteria 🌼

It would be beneficial if applicants also have:

• Category C1+E driving licence
• Approved machinery operations certificate
• PA1 and PA6A spraying certificates
• Experience keeping written records such as defect forms
• Experience working with fine turf or bedding plants
• Knowledge of plant species and plant care

What we are looking for 👷

We are looking for reliable and hardworking candidates who can work well as part of a team. The successful Gardener 2 workers should be practical, safety-conscious and comfortable carrying out physical outdoor work.

You should be able to follow instructions, use machinery safely, communicate with the public professionally and take pride in maintaining clean, safe and well-kept outdoor spaces.

Apply today 📩

To apply for this Gardener 2 role in Newry, please send your CV to Prime Recruitment Services today.

Prime Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer and Northern Ireland’s first recruitment agency accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

Overview

🌞 Are you passionate about the outdoors and have a green thumb? 🍀 Do you take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? 🌿 We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Gardener to join our team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the upkeep and enhancement of parks, playing fields, and open spaces across Belfast. 🌺

• 📋 Job Title: Gardener

• ⏰ Hours Per Week: 37

• 💰 Rate:

  • PAY: £14.35 per hour

• 📍 Location: Upper Malone Road, Belfast, BT17 9LA, United Kingdom

• •  

🌱 Responsibilities

As a Gardener, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the beauty of our outdoor spaces. Your responsibilities will include:

🌾 Maintaining grounds by sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, and removing litter/rubbish.
🌿 Performing soil cultivation, manuring, site preparation, and construction tasks.
✂️ Carrying out grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, turfing, and seed sowing.
🔧 Using powered hand tools and light machinery to complete tasks efficiently.
🛒 Loading, unloading, and moving equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil, and fertilisers.
🧹 Cleaning and maintaining gardening tools and equipment, including basic maintenance of lawnmowers.
🌳 Identifying and cultivating a wide range of plants, trees, and shrubs, and taking remedial action to control pests and diseases.
📚 Assisting in the training and mentoring of junior staff.
⚽ Maintaining games facilities, including marking fields, spiking, scarifying, and erecting/dismantling posts.
☠️ Applying chemical pest control methods, including calibrating sprayers and identifying pests, diseases, and weeds.
🚜 Operating tractor-mounted equipment as required.
🦺 Ensuring all work complies with Health and Safety regulations and council policies.

📜 Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Essential Qualifications:

✔️ NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or an equivalent relevant qualification.
✔️ PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates.

Essential Experience:

🌱 At least one year of relevant work experience in gardening and horticultural tasks, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, and litter removal.
🤝 Experience dealing with members of the public in a face-to-face environment.

Special Skills and Attributes:

🤗 Strong team-working skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
🛡️ Awareness of personal responsibility for Health and Safety.
🌸 Technical knowledge of horticulture and gardening, with the ability to coach junior staff.
💬 Excellent communication skills to interact with colleagues, management, and the public.
🌟 A commitment to providing outstanding customer care and maintaining a positive public image.

Desirable Criteria:

🌾 Two years of relevant work experience in gardening and horticulture.
🎓 A higher-level qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 in Amenity Horticulture or an equivalent relevant qualification.

🌄 Day-to-Day

Your typical day will include:

🕢 Start your day at 7:30 AM and finish at 3:30 PM (Monday to Thursday) and 3:00 PM on Fridays.
🚶‍♂️ Working outdoors in parks, playing fields, and landscaped areas.
🌳 Using your skills to maintain and enhance the beauty of public spaces.
👥 Collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals to deliver high-quality results.
🌞 Engaging with the public and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.

🎁 Benefits

⭐ Competitive hourly pay: £14.35 (PAYE) 🌟 Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
🧠 Gain valuable experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance.
🌳 Contribute to the upkeep of beautiful public spaces in Belfast.
📈 Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

🌼 If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀 Apply today and join us in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy.

• 📍 Location: Upper Malone Road, Belfast, BT17 9LA

Let’s grow something amazing together! 🌿💚

🌟 Senior Recreation Assistant

📍 Location: Dundonald International Ice Bowl, 111 Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, BT16 1XT
💷 Pay: £15.31 per hour 
👥 Number of roles: 2
🔐 Requirement: Enhanced AccessNI check required

Prime Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for Senior Recreation Assistants to support operations at Dundonald International Ice Bowl.

This is a temporary role where you will assist the manager on duty with the supervision of operational staff, customer care, health and safety, cleanliness and the smooth day-to-day running of the facility.

🎯 The Role

As Senior Recreation Assistant, you will provide frontline supervision on a shift basis, helping to coordinate staff duties, support facility users, manage operational tasks and ensure the centre delivers a safe, clean and welcoming service to the public.

You will also support the manager on duty with staff cover, duty allocation, customer queries, facility supervision and general operational requirements.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• 👥 Supervising Recreation Assistants and supporting the day-to-day deployment of staff
• 📅 Allocating duties, arranging staff cover, meal breaks and task rotation
• 🏢 Assisting with the opening and operation of the facility
• 🔑 Carrying out key holding duties on a shift basis
• 😊 Supporting high standards of customer care across the centre
• 📞 Responding to customer queries and complaints, escalating where required
• 🧹 Monitoring cleanliness standards and reporting issues with cleaning or security contractors
• 🦺 Helping maintain high standards of health and safety for staff and customers
• 🔐 Supporting compliance with Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult guidelines
• 💷 Handling cash when required
• 📝 Preparing reports for the manager on duty
• 🎓 Assisting with staff inductions, training and recruitment processes
• 🎟️ Supporting special events, functions and operational programmes
• 🤝 Promoting equality, inclusion and professional standards across the service

✅ Requirements

Applicants must have:

• 📚 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  or suitable additional experience if these qualifications are not held
• 🏊 3 years’ experience as a Leisure/Recreation Assistant or equivalent
• 👥 1 year’s experience line managing a team of employees
• 🚗 A full, current UK driving licence and access to transport, where required for the duties of the post
• 🔐 Awareness of Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult issues
• 🦺 Good knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within the leisure industry
• ⭐ A flexible, professional and customer-focused approach

ℹ️ Additional Information

This is a regulated post and requires a satisfactory Enhanced AccessNI disclosure as part of the pre-employment checks.

The post-holder must be prepared to work unsociable hours on a rota basis and may be required to work additional hours depending on operational needs.

Prime Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer and Northern Ireland’s first recruitment agency accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.